Art: Imagination Workshop
Ages: Grades K - 4Time: 1:00-1:55 PM
Cost: $40 ($4.00 per class)
Room: 8
Use your imagination and make unique sorts of paintings and paper trick cards, and other things: pots full of bright lovely flowers or old logs crawling with bizarre winged bugs, colored and tooled tin standing roosters or lizards or armadillos or whatever, and glow in the dark three dimensional scenes.
Art: Puppet Theatre Workshop
Ages: Grades 1 and upTime: 3:00-3:55 PM
Cost: $45 ($4.50 per class)
Room: 8
In this workshop we will brainstorm together to come up with a puppet show and then make the puppets and make the backdrop, and put on the show! In the fall, the Calder class made a puppet show, inspired by Calder's circus that he put together in the 1920s in Paris with dressed up and outlandish wire circus animals and performers, and we had so much fun in that class that it seemed like it would be a great idea to gather up a troupe of creators and performers and put on another show. This troupe, in homeschool fashion, would really benefit from a wide range of ages. The troupe members can each bring their particular favorite ways to be creative to the troupe. The workshop will be a jovial collaboration of visual artists, writers, and performers, and I can hardly wait to work together with them.
Art: Sculpting with Clay and Wire
Ages: Grades 6 and upTime: 11:30-12:25 PM
Cost: $65 ($6.50 per class)
Room: 8
Notes: Teacher will gladly consider other ages.
Students in this class will learn the art of clay construction and will be able to use that to make any number of clay creations, bowls, boxes, animal figures, tiles with bas relief scenes. In the last half of the session, they will be able to work with wire and fabric and odds and ends to make their own sculpture, a la Alexander Calder. All students for this class need to bring their own boxes, shoe box size generally, so that they may transport their work home and back to class.
Art: Venetian Masks
Ages: Grades 6 and upTime: 2:00-2:55 PM
Cost: $45 ($4.50 per class)
Room: 8
Notes: Teacher will gladly consider younger students.
The Venetian masks are unique and extraordinary works of art. A tradition dating back to the early Middle Ages, the masks of Venice are of two different types, those for the improvisational theater tradition of commedia dell'arte which represent certain comic stock characters, and those for the carnival. Some are delicate, fancy and elegant, and some are ridiculous in a way, with enormous beaks or topped by eccentric peaked jester hats. They are all playfully extravagant. In this class, students will learn about this old tradition and see images of many different Venetian masks. And then they will be able to design and construct their own mask, with a special paper mache technique and paint, fabric, ribbons, gems and feathers.
Ballet Littles
Ages: Grades K - 2Time: 10:30-11:25 AM
Cost: $25 ($2.50 per class)
Room: Cassidy
New and experienced ballerinas can come work on barre, center, across the floor and combinations in both adagio and allegro movements, all of which stress proper body alignment, flexibility and muscular control.
Calling all Writers!
Ages: Grades 6 and upTime: 1:00-1:55 PM
Cost: $30 ($3.00 per class)
Room: 9
Supplies: Fee includes materials for a published hardcover book, with a maximum length of 50 pages.
Notes: Teacher will consider other ages.
Do you like to write stories? Are you a poet at heart? Do you have a collection of original music or lyrics? Want to write a children's book for a brother or sister? Have you ever considered being an author? This may be the class for you! Join us for 10 weeks as we plan, produce, and present your original work using the Student Publishing package and process. I'm excited because it's a customized package that allows you almost unlimited creativity in your writing/illustrating! After hearing from you about the type of writing you're interested in, we'll spend a few weeks learning about those genres. Then we'll take the majority of our remaining classes to actually plan and produce your piece. Due to the nature of the class, you will get out of it exactly what you put into it... so the class may involve homework - depending on what your project idea entails. Finally, when your pages are complete, we'll send them in to be bound and processed into an actual book! We're all authors at heart - what will be in YOUR book this spring?
Chess
Ages: Grades 4 and upTime: 1:00-1:55 PM
Cost: $5 ($0.50 per class)
Room: 5
The class will operate as a chess club with assigned as well as elective matches. Experience is not necessary.
Chocolate Lover's World
Ages: Grades 6 - 8Time: 2:00-2:55 PM
Cost: $40 ($4.00 per class)
Room: 5; lower kitchen
Notes: Please note: the teacher is out of town Feb 24th. Students may bring quiet games to play together while supervised by an aide.
In this class we will learn about the history and making of chocolate, taste test different types of chocolate, do some science experiments with chocolate, make some chocolate treats, and for the last day have a chocolate fountain party where everybody brings in things to dip in chocolate. If you love chocolate, this is the class for you!
Circus Stars
Ages: Grades 2 and upTime: 2:00-2:55 PM
Cost: $30 ($3.00 per class)
Room: Gym
Notes: Equipment and materials are on loan from Michael Rosman
New and returning students welcome. Futher your skills and learn new skills. This class is a Circus! Come learn from the Davey family how to perform fascinating circus and clowning tricks. Children will develop hand-eye coordination, balance, agility and performance skills while learning to juggle, walk a tightrope, spin plates, perform clown gags and more! Besides all that, it's loads of fun!
Drama Coffee House
Ages: Grades 7 - 12Time: 1:00-1:55 PM
Cost: $55 ($5.50 per class)
Room: Cassidy Center
Come actors and actresses and hone your Drama skills in this class! Work on short skits, to be put on in a short presentation at the end of the semester.
Drama Juniors
Ages: Grades 3 - 5Time: 11:30-12:25 PM
Cost: $32 ($3.20 per class)
Room: Cassidy Center
Beginning and intermediate drama students will learn performance skills during this ten-week session as we learn a short play. Have fun while learning stage directions, voice projection, character development and other theater skills!
Drama Littles
Ages: Grades K - 2Time: 2:00-2:55 PM
Cost: $30 ($3.00 per class)
Room: Cassidy Center
Students will learn beginning skills in drama while practicing a short skit. Have fun while learning skills to use in theatre.
Espanol es Divertido (Spanish is Fun)
Ages: Grades K - 3Time: 1:00-1:55 PM
Cost: $15 ($1.50 per class)
Room: 2
Supplies: folder
New and returning students are welcome. Learn to speak Spanish while taking part in interactive games, reading and translating stories, singing songs, and role playing. Students will learn to communicate in Spanish by taking part in some of these activities in the classroom: Spanish fiesta, visiting the library, traveling to a farm, shopping for clothes, going to the beach, playing games with friends... We will begin each class with the Lord's prayer in Spanish.
Exploring Electricity and Magnetism
Ages: Grades 4 - 7Time: 2:00-2:55 PM
Cost: $40 ($4.00 per class)
Room: 6
Come join another electrifying class with Mr. Bird and learn about how invisible fields and particles this small ( less than 1 X 10-13 cm). rule our world. Why we can't have one without the other and gazillions will fit on the head of a pin. Optional trip to a power plant.
Exploring the Universe
Ages: Grades 6 and upTime: 1:00-1:55 PM
Cost: $45 ($4.50 per class)
Room: 6
Starting at home and journeying to the far reaches of space. Explore age-appropriate math, physics and the fascinating night sky. Telescopes will be provided by the Westminster Astronomical Society. Optional night time star party to be announced. Door prizes will be given weekly.
Exploring the Universe- Juniors
Ages: Grades 3 - 5Time: 10:30-11:25 AM
Cost: $40 ($4.00 per class)
Room: 4
Come explore the universe starting at home and journeying to the far reaches of space. Explore age-appropriate math, physics and the fascinating night sky. Telescopes will be provided by the Westminster Astronomical Society. Optional night time star party to be announced. Door prizes will be given weekly.
Exploring the Universe- young ones
Ages: Grades K - 2Time: 11:30-12:25 PM
Cost: $35 ($3.50 per class)
Room: 4
Starting at home and journeying to the far reaches of space. Explore age-appropriate math, physics and the fascinating night sky. No previous Space training required. Telescopes will be provided by the Westminster Astronomical Society. Optional night time star party to be announced. Door prizes will be given weekly.
Fencing
Ages: Grades 5 and upTime: 11:30-12:25 PM
Cost: $88 ($8.80 per class)
Room: Gym
Beginner students will learn the basics of footwork, including advance, retreat, lunge, on-guard position, and proper grip of foil, parries and both direct and indirect attacks. After the first class, students will work in pairs. All necessary protective clothing and foils will be provided. The classroom will provide a safe and fun learning environment. Intermediate students will continue to refine blade-work skills and will fence with classmates.
Fiber Arts
Ages: Grades 4 - 12Time: 1:00-1:55 PM
Cost: $25 ($2.50 per class)
Room: 9
Students will learn how to make fun crafts from wool roving by using wet felting and needle felting. Students will have an opportunity to enter their creations in the Sheep and Wool festival in the spring.
Guitar 1
Ages: Grades 6 and upTime: 1:00-1:55 PM
Cost: $25 ($2.50 per class)
Room: Youth Room
Supplies: Each student must have a guitar.
Notes: Teacher is a High School Student.
Children will be learning and developing skills as they learn by playing songs. These songs will develop and enhance musical skills. Some of the songs that they will be learning are "Horse With No Name" and "In The End". These songs are taught in the Guitar 1 cirriculum in Baltimore County Schools. The only requirement is that the student must have a guitar. No playing experience is necessary.
HapKido
Ages: Grades K and upTime: 3:00-3:55 PM
Cost: $35 ($3.50 per class)
Room: Hall
Hapkido is a self-defense course, designed to build self-confidence and strengthen cardiovascular fitness. Hapkido is a circular art using deflected force, which enables anyone to join in the fun! Both children and adults are welcome to participate as students in this class. Students will work with a partner as they practice various drills and learn how to escape and neutralize any attack. Current students of United Hapkido of Eldersburg are asked to honor their contracts and will not be accepted in this Specials Day Class
High School Recess
Ages: Grades 8 and upTime: 11:30-12:25 PM
Cost: $15 ($1.50 per class)
Room: Hall
Supplies: None
Come join your friends. Hang out for a few minutes and then we will play team games. A different game each week. Loads of fun and lots of laughs. Scattegories, Pictionary and Catch Phrase are just a few. Winning teams will earn "bucs" to turn in at the end of the 10 weeks for prizes.
Lego Fun
Ages: Grades K - 6Time: 2:00-2:55 PM
Cost: $10 ($1.00 per class)
Room: Hall
This fun class will provide both girls and boys with imaginative lego building time. Each week the kids can choose to build whatever they want to. They will be encouraged to be as creative as possible and guidance will be provided only if asked for. At the end of the class, there will be a show and tell when each child can choose to show the class what he/she created. Children may also work together if desired. Legos will be provided by the teacher who has literally thousands of the coolest lego pieces!
Life Skills for Teens
Ages: Grades 9 - 12Time: 2:00-2:55 PM
Cost: $20 ($2.00 per class)
Room: 9
How will you manage the many skills you will need once you are living away from home or at college? Will you know how to get a good deal at the grocery store? What will you do when funny lights start blinking and beeping on your car dashboard? Do you know how to present yourself for a job interview? You will if you take this class. Learn the skills you will need to navigate the grocery store, keep your clothing in top shape and even keep your car purring like a kitten. Special Guest Dave Wastler from Wastler's Automotive will teach car maintenance.
Native American Clay and Pacific Masks
Ages: Grades 3 - 6Time: 10:30-11:25 AM
Cost: $60 ($6.00 per class)
Room: 8
Notes: Teacher will gladly consider other ages.
Students in this class will work with clay to make animal figures or animal bowls, inspired by American Indian work. In the last half of the session, they will work with paper mache to make masks inspired from the transforming animal masks of the Pacific Coast Natives, for example, raven, killer whale, bear, beaver masks. All students for this class need to bring their own boxes, shoe box size generally, so that they may transport their work home and back to class.
Nursery 10:30
Ages: Age Birth - 2Time: 10:30-11:25 AM
Cost: $0 ($0.00 per class)
Room: Nursery
Due to space limitations, the nursery will only be available to children of teachers and teacher's aides (including nursery workers). Nursery workers are encouraged to plan and lead structured activities as they see fit, but time in the nursery will primarily consist of free play. Teachers and aides may drop off children 10-15 minutes before the start of their class.
Nursery 11:30
Ages: Age Birth - 2Time: 11:30-12:25 PM
Cost: $0 ($0.00 per class)
Room: Nursery
Due to space limitations, the nursery will only be available to children of teachers and teacher's aides (including nursery workers). Nursery workers are encouraged to plan and lead structured activities as they see fit, but time in the nursery will primarily consist of free play. Teachers and aides may drop off children 10-15 minutes before the start of their class.
Nursery 1:00
Ages: Age Birth - 2Time: 1:00-1:55 PM
Cost: $0 ($0.00 per class)
Room: Nursery
Due to space limitations, the nursery will only be available to children of teachers and teacher's aides (including nursery workers). Nursery workers are encouraged to plan and lead structured activities as they see fit, but time in the nursery will primarily consist of free play. Teachers and aides may drop off children 10-15 minutes before the start of their class.
Nursery 2:00
Ages: Age Birth - 2Time: 2:00-2:55 PM
Cost: $0 ($0.00 per class)
Room: Nursery
Due to space limitations, the nursery will only be available to children of teachers and teacher's aides (including nursery workers). Nursery workers are encouraged to plan and lead structured activities as they see fit, but time in the nursery will primarily consist of free play. Teachers and aides may drop off children 10-15 minutes before the start of their class.
Nursery 3:00
Ages: Age Birth - 2Time: 3:00-3:55 PM
Cost: $0 ($0.00 per class)
Room: Nursery
Due to space limitations, the nursery will only be available to children of teachers and teacher's aides (including nursery workers). Nursery workers are encouraged to plan and lead structured activities as they see fit, but time in the nursery will primarily consist of free play. Teachers and aides may drop off children 10-15 minutes before the start of their class.
PE for 3-5th graders
Ages: Grades 3 - 5Time: 1:00-1:55 PM
Cost: $15 ($1.50 per class)
Room: Gym
Ready, Set, Go! This class is designed for all students that are ready to play! We will be playing all forms of tag and running games as well as some problem solving games for all levels. It's time to Spring into fun once again!!
PE fun for K-2nd
Ages: Grades K - 2Time: 10:30-11:25 AM
Cost: $15 ($1.50 per class)
Room: Hall
This PE class is for any child that likes to play. We will be exercising and using all our large motor skills. We will begin learning older school age PE games. This class is designed for all students to learn how to work together and have fun as a team.
Poems crafts and fun!
Ages: Grades K - 2Time: 1:00-1:55 PM
Cost: $20 ($2.00 per class)
Room: 3
Listen to poems being read and then create craft projects related to the theme of the poems. Themes will include space, animals, spring, family and more. No reading or writing will be required. We will learn to recite a poem or two to perform as a class at the SCCK Talent night iin May.
Preschool Adventures
Ages: Age 3 - 4Time: 2:00-2:55 PM
Cost: $12 ($1.20 per class)
Room: 1
Leading little ones through themed based activities. To include stories, songs and finger plays, game and crafts. Fun and learning go hand-in-hand in this class! This class will be the same as last semester, but with new themes.
Preschool: Down on the Farm
Ages: Age 3 - 4Time: 1:00-1:55 PM
Cost: $15 ($1.50 per class)
Room: 1
Who doesn't like cows, horses and pigs? Come listen to some down on the farm books, sing songs and play exciting games based on a farm theme. MOOOOOOve on over and we'll see you there.
Preschool: Everything from A to Z
Ages: Age 3 - 4Time: 11:30-12:25 PM
Cost: $15 ($1.50 per class)
Room: 1
Supplies: None
Where do we all start? With our ABC's! We will be explore each letter of the alphabet in this class through books, songs, crafts and other fun activities. The class will continue in the fall, so parents may have the option of completing the alphabet over two semesters.
Preschool: Good Eats and Running Feet
Ages: Age 3 - 4Time: 10:30-11:25 AM
Cost: $15 ($1.50 per class)
Room: 1
Notes: I need to know about all food allergies since we will be eating healthy snacks
This class will be a mixture of nutrition and exercising. We will spend part of the semester learning about good eating habits and part of the semester moving around and playing games. Come join us!
Scrapbooking Workshop
Ages: Grades 3 and upTime: 10:30-11:25 AM
Cost: $25 ($2.50 per class)
Room: 6
Supplies: 25+ printed photos, any subject matter
Come fill a 12 x 12 scrapbook with pages of your own creation! Learn about different styles of lettering, matting, color usage, picture placement, accent usage, journaling, and more. Each week, the teacher will demontrate techniques pertaining to a scrapbooking topic. Students will then have the opportunity to incorporate those methods into their scrapbooks. One scrapbook per student and all scrapbooking materials (pens, scissors, punches, paper, stickers, etc.) will be provided by the teacher. Students only need to bring their pictures and creativity!
Speaking Out
Ages: Grades 6 and upTime: 10:30-11:25 AM
Cost: $45 ($4.50 per class)
Room: Youth Room
Learn the basics of good communication, including interpersonal and public speaking. Get over your nervousness and build a skill that is ranked by employers as the most important ability - effective communication.
Ultimate Frisbee
Ages: Grades 5 and upTime: 10:30-11:25 AM
Cost: $10 ($1.00 per class)
Room: Gym
Ever wanted to learn how to play Ultimate in a relaxed, fun environment? This course will teach the rules of the game, throwing and catching, and strategy. New and experienced players are welcome. All you need are a pair of tennis shoes and the willingness to run.
World Culture
Ages: Grades K - 2Time: 11:30-12:25 PM
Cost: $15 ($1.50 per class)
Room: 2
Supplies: scissors and a notebook with blank pages that they can draw on (copybook size)
Using stories, art, song, etc. we will study the culture of several different countries including China, Russia, etc. in a fun atmosphere.
Xtreme Sports Challenge
Ages: Grades 6 and upTime: 3:00-3:55 PM
Cost: $20 ($2.00 per class)
Room: gym
Supplies: Students must wear clothing and shoes suitable for physical activity. Bring a water bottle.
"Xtreme Sports Challenge" will test your physical ability through team building exercise and drills. Classes will consist of various sports including (but not limited to) flag football, wiffleball, soccer, and other speed and agility drills. Students will also be coached on the 5 factors of fitness as well as fundamental physical education.
Yo-Yo Mania
Ages: Grades 4 and upTime: 11:30-12:25 PM
Cost: $20 ($2.00 per class)
Room: Hall
Come learn how much fun you can have with a yo-yo. Go at your own pace starting with basic tricks and moving to more complicated skills. Some tricks you will learn are Walk-the-Dog, Elevator, Rock-the-Baby, and Four-Pointed Star. You will also learn the best way to eat spaghetti yo-yo style. By the end of the class, you may even be able to learn Mach 5, Atomic Bomb, and Gyroscopic Flop. A good starter yo-yo will be given to you on the first day of class.
